- #What is a selmer reference 54 alto saxophone serial number
- #What is a selmer reference 54 alto saxophone full
- #What is a selmer reference 54 alto saxophone series
The pants guard is nothing like the proper one. The octave key does not have the Selmer embossed circle on the pad cup, and the Selmer S symbol looks to my eye as if it were laser engraved rather than stamped into the metal. But, it is stylistically clearly different.
#What is a selmer reference 54 alto saxophone serial number
The ferrule just below the serial number shows vertical indentations, somewhat similar to that of Mark VI saxes of the 1970's and probably the Mark VII's of that era as well. I did this project 4 or 5 years ago and have continued with it ever since.Īnyway, comparing your photos to my actual real Ref 54 shows a number of discrepancies.
As expected, this cosmetic work had absolutely no impact on the sound of this horn. So, at the completion of my project, I basically ended up with a bare brass Selmer sax. I didn't bother with the keywork as the horn played really well as is, and I didn't want to repad it. I ended up dismantling my sax, and then I used airplane stripper, which is extremely strong, to remove the original finish. This finish doesn't hold up well and as it starts to deteriorate, it gets this really dirty appearance. I bought mine used from an eBay auction from a guy who used it professionally, a LOT. The only way to tell positively is the wicked play test comparison.Īs it happens, my personal and beloved alto sax is a Reference 54 originally with the matte finish. If this sax is only a copy, I’ll bet they didn’t copy the alloys that make up the Selmer Paris saxophone. The copper content in the Paris horn absolutely sings. Third, the horn on Amazon looks authentic, as good as it gets! This saxophone does not look like a real Selmer Paris saxophone I’ll bet it doesn’t play like one. I’m sure this matte saxophone has a much lower price. Second, the S on the neck is beautiful on the Paris Saxophone, and is colored in black so the distinctive S shows up. First the case the Paris saxophone has a sax shaped case, this horn does not. I went to view the matte Selmer Paris Reference 54 on Amazon. Probably down to the ribbed body construction. It is the spitting image of the matte Selmer in every way. This saxophone certainly gives great features. If that bothers you, you can swap out the neck for a few hundred dollars, and it will look new again, and then sell the old neck for not much less! But it plays great with this neck and this setup, so I’m not messing with success.Hi, from Tkipfer, thanks for your inquiry, we always like to hear from new people. This example has some lacquer wear on the neck from use. Ergonomics are hard to beat on any saxophone. It plays beautifully, with a lyrical French core like a good Mark VI, but with a tone that is its own thing. The Ref 54 is billed as inspired by the Mark VI.
#What is a selmer reference 54 alto saxophone series
The Series II’s and III’s can be quite frustrating in the mouthpiece department. It’s the only alto Selmer currently makes that tunes easily with a Meyer or other typical jazz mouthpiece. The Reference 54 is my favorite modern Selmer without any question. They’re a lot like vintage Selmer resonators, but they give you a bit more punch and volume out of the horn. He makes his own large slightly domed resonators, which is what you get on this instrument. Ken Beason is an experienced saxophone repairman and designer, with a great reputation. They’re built to play GREAT, but just need to be setup to play their best after the fact. However, once you fix everything on one of these, they are EXCELLENT instruments. Harsh, I know, but that’s why used modern Selmers tend to sell so much lower than new ones. You can buy a new Ref 54 for way more money, and it won’t play this well either right out of the case, or especially a few months later after the factory pad job starts to fall apart on you in a hundred little ways. This one got a complete overhaul of everything, which is the best case scenario.
#What is a selmer reference 54 alto saxophone full
If you’ve read around on this site much, you’ll know that I think almost any modern Selmer needs a full repad, at the least, if it’s going to play up to its potential.
This is a great playing Selmer Reference 54 Alto overhauled not too long ago by Ken Beason.
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